PartnershipApp/Partnership/companies/AeroParagon.json

{
  "company_name": "AeroParagon",
  "website": "https://www.aeroparagon.com/",
  "description": {
    "brief": "AeroParagon is pioneering dual-use, low-cost, counter-drone solutions for layered, automated drone defense.",
    "detailed": "AeroParagon is developing dual-use, low-cost counter-drone solutions for layered, automated drone defense. Their approach focuses on innovative, long-range, and low-cost interceptor technology that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to effectively identify drone targets. They are also developing a Group 1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) capable of high speeds and carrying modular payloads."
  },
  "location": {
    "headquarters": {
      "city": "Jonestown",
      "state": "TX",
      "country": "USA"
    },
    "operations": []
  },
  "offerings": {
    "products": [
      "Group 1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)",
      "CARPE Dronvm (drone detection technology)"
    ],
    "services": [
      "Counter-drone solutions"
    ],
    "solutions": [
      "Layered, automated drone defense"
    ]
  },
  "technology_stack": {
    "software": [
      "Artificial Intelligence (AI)",
      "CARPE Dronvm (smartphone app)"
    ],
    "hardware": [
      "Group 1 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)",
      "Drone interceptors"
    ],
    "sensors": [],
    "materials": [],
    "algorithms": [
      "AI for drone target identification"
    ],
    "platforms": []
  },
  "target_markets": {
    "sectors": [
      "Military",
      "Defense",
      "Critical Infrastructure"
    ],
    "end_users": [
      "Department of Defense (DoD)",
      "First responders",
      "Commercial critical infrastructure security"
    ],
    "business_model": "B2G/B2B"
  },
  "certifications_compliance": {
    "certifications": [],
    "security_clearances": [],
    "compliance_standards": [
      "FAA Part 107 (petitioned for exemption)"
    ],
    "registrations": []
  },
  "maturity_indicators": {
    "trl_levels": "TRL 6-7",
    "company_stage": "Startup (Early Stage VC)",
    "years_in_operation": 6
  },
  "awards_contracts": {
    "sbir_sttr": [
      "Involved in SBIR/STTR programs since 2024"
    ],
    "government_contracts": [],
    "gsa_schedules": [],
    "other_awards": [
      "Army xTechSearch 8 Winner"
    ]
  },
  "resources": {
    "press_releases": [
      "MITRE licenses drone detection technology to AeroParagon (Sep 2024)",
      "Mentioned in Boston Globe article on counter-drone measures",
      "Mentioned on Fox News regarding mysterious drones",
      "Selected for NSIN Foundry and Forge Showcase Day (Nov 2023)"
    ],
    "case_studies": [],
    "whitepapers": []
  },
  "team": {
    "key_personnel": [
      {
        "name": "Markus Hogue",
        "title": "Founder"
      },
      {
        "name": "Quinn Buoy",
        "title": "Founder"
      }
    ],
    "expertise_areas": [
      "Counter-drone technology",
      "Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)",
      "Artificial Intelligence (AI)"
    ],
    "total_employees": 4
  },
  "capability_map": {
    "core_technical_keywords": [
      "counter-drone",
      "unmanned aircraft system (UAS)",
      "artificial intelligence (AI)",
      "drone detection",
      "drone interceptor"
    ],
    "application_domains": [
      "defense",
      "critical infrastructure protection",
      "security"
    ],
    "naics_codes": [
      "33641 (Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing)"
    ],
    "synonyms_related_terms": {
      "UAS": "drone, UAV"
    },
    "deployment_environments": [
      "land",
      "sea",
      "air"
    ],
    "standards_protocols": [
      "FAA Part 107"
    ]
  },
  "transferable_capabilities": {
    "current_to_adjacent": {
      "Drone detection for military applications": "Wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching",
      "High-speed UAS for interception": "Rapid delivery of medical supplies or emergency equipment",
      "AI for drone target identification": "Precision agriculture and crop monitoring"
    },
    "potential_applications": [
      "Infrastructure inspection (bridges, power lines)",
      "Search and rescue operations",
      "Film and media production"
    ],
    "crossover_domains": [
      "Wildlife conservation",
      "Agriculture",
      "Emergency services"
    ]
  },
  "metadata": {
    "profile_completeness": 0.75,
    "confidence_score": 0.9,
    "last_updated": "2025-10-14",
    "data_sources": [
      "https://www.aeroparagon.com/",
      "https://www.capitalfactory.com/company/aeroparagon/",
      "https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/487479-13",
      "https://www.austinstartups.com/aero-paragon-raises-seed-round-for-drone-defense-tech-342c2a33d623",
      "https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2021-1187-0001",
      "https://www.naics.com/search/"
    ],
    "verification_status": "Verified against multiple sources"
  }
}